Bystronic and SSAB test green steel processing
Zurich/Niederönz/Stockholm - The Swiss company Bystronic is collaborating with the Swedish steel group SSAB. Together, the two companies aim to find solutions for applying Bystronic's laser cutting and bending technologies to new alloys as well as recycled and green steel.
(CONNECT) Bystronic and SSAB have announced a non-exclusive partnership. Their aim is to investigate the effect of new alloy concepts and the use of recycled and fossil-free steel on Bystronic's production processes. The agreement facilitates comprehensive data exchange between the steel producer and Bystronic, which specializes in laser cutting and bending technologies for the sheet metal industry.
For testing purposes, Bystronic, which is based in Zurich and Niederönz in the Swiss canton of Bern, will work with newly developed steels and specially designed sheets. The results are expected to support product development at both companies.
“We are looking back to a successful partnership with SSAB for many years – together, we have developed innovative products, such as the Corner Cut and Parameter Wizard," Domenico Iacovelli, CEO of Bystronic, is quoted as saying. “SSAB is renowned for producing high-quality materials and is a leader in advancing sustainability in the steel industry. With this new agreement, we are supporting our customers with the development of future materials to improve our productivity, efficiency and to develop new technologies for our industry.”
Joachim Larsson, CTO of SSAB Europe, said: “Bystronic is a technology leader in the sheet metal industry advancing sustainability by working closely with partners and push boundaries to shape a more resilient and sustainable industry. We are happy to continue our journey in developing our materials together with Bystronic.” ce/mm
